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Books for Women Who Had to Lose Themselves to Find Themselves Again

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These aren't fluffy “just think positive” books. These are for the woman who's survived some shit, carried everyone else, questioned who she even is anymore, and knows she's ready for a different chapter. From raw memoirs and healing to nervous syste...
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When You're Rebuilding Yourself

For the seasons when the old version of you doesn't fit anymore, but you're still figuring out who the hell you're becoming. These books are about rebuilding identity, trusting yourself again, and creating a life that actually feels like yours.

 
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This is just for you where ever you are right now
Built From the Sh*t That Broke Me: Memoir
 
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this is for you
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
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Such a great read
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
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Powerful read ladies
Untamed: Reese's Book Club
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Must read!
Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: Rituals to Fix Your Life
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Another must
The Pivot Year
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Absolutely love
The Gifts of Imperfection: Embrace You
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Relationships, Boundaries & Self-Worth

Because sometimes the biggest glow-up is realizing what you're no longer available for. These books explore relationships, boundaries, attachment, communication, self-worth, and what changes when you stop abandoning yourself just to keep everyone els...

 
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So much useful information for every woman out there
Built From the Sh*t That Broke Me: Memoir
 
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide
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Drama Free: Guide to Managing Family Relationships
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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment
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Secure Love: Create a Lasting Relationship
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Helped my marriage
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
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All About Love: New Visions (Love Song 1)
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Hated being codependent in my relationships
Codependent No More: Stop Controlling & Care
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Women Who Love Too Much: Wishing He'll Change
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Money, Ambition & Becoming Her

For women who want more money, impact, freedom, and success without sacrificing themselves to get it. These books challenge old beliefs about ambition and worth while helping you step into the identity of the woman capable of creating and holding mor...

 
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Wealth
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Helped my money habits
Get Good with Money: 10 Steps to Financial Wholeness
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So much knowledge with money in here
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Mindset
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Financial Feminist: Master Money & Build Life
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Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms
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Playing Big: Wisdom for Women to Lead
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The Big Leap: Conquer Fear & Take Life Up
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Wealthy and Well-Known: Build Your Brand
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10x Is Easier Than 2x: How Entrepreneurs Achieve More
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Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck & Reclaim Freedom
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Rich As F*ck: More Money Than You Know
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Nervous System, Healing & the Body

Healing isn't only happening between your ears. These books explore the connection between the nervous system, emotions, trauma, stress, the body, and why understanding what you're physically carrying can change the way you approach healing.

 
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the most valuable info from yours truly
Built From the Sh*t That Broke Me: Memoir
 
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So helpful
Anchored: Befriend Your Nervous System with Polyvagal Theory
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The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging Regulation
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The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
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Loved this book
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma Book
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Must read
In an Unspoken Voice: Body Releases Trauma
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Definitely not a normal person anymore
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing
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No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma with IFS Model
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What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma ...

For the Woman Who's Tired of Just Surviving

For the woman who's gotten so good at holding everything together that nobody realizes how exhausted she is. These books speak to burnout, survival mode, resilience, healing, and finally choosing more than simply making it through the day.

 
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I hope you find value in this too
Built From the Sh*t That Broke Me: Memoir
 
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Love the help on burnout in here
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
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The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
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Hands down the best yall
What My Bones Know: Memoir of Healing
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace Workbook Set
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Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto
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Wintering: Power of Rest and Retreat
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When the Body Says No: Stress-Disease
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